myLILIN vs AQL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myLILIN
This mobile application serves as a remote surveillance hub for LILIN devices. It allows users to control cameras, access recorded videos, monitor device status, and receive event alerts without needing a computer. The app features secure, encrypted transmissions and a straightforward setup process.
- Connect to LILIN NVR and IPCAM via P2P
- Live camera view with fluent streaming
- Playback recorded videos from NVR
- Receive push notifications for events
- Landscape viewing for maximized image
- Event list with filtering for management
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myLILIN is the surveillance hub on mobile devices. With the compatibility with LILIN devices, you can control the camera, retrieve videos, view device status, and get alerts without using a computer. No complicated setup procedure and all the transmissions are encrypted by industry standards. ## Features: 1. Connect to LILIN NVR and IPCAM by P2P 2. Live view with fluent streaming (depends on network condition) 3. Playback recordings on NVR 4. Push notification to catch any event 5. Landscape viewing to maximize the image 6. Event list and filter for management
AQL
This utility app emulates a wireless remote for pool equipment controllers. It requires a specific RS-485 to WiFi adapter for operation. Detailed installation guides are available via a support URL.
- Emulates AQL-PS-8 wireless remote
- Requires EW11 IoT Adapter
- Controls residential swimming pool equipment
- RS-485 to WiFi connectivity
- Support URL for installation details
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This application emulates an AQL-PS-8 wireless remote control for a residential swimming pool equipment controller. An EW11 RS-485 to WiFi adapter must be used in conjunction with this app. Details on the EW11 and installation procedures may be found in the support URL.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: AQL at 3 against myLILIN's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for myLILIN against 5.0 for AQL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
myLILIN ships an update every 3 weeks, AQL monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myLILIN | AQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merit LILIN Ent. Co., Ltd. | Mark Schulz |
Customer experience
myLILIN
AQL
In-app purchases
myLILIN
No in-app purchases
AQL
No in-app purchases
